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CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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5.1 CC-Link IE Field Network Configuration
5.1.1 Single network system
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.1 CC-Link IE Field Network Configuration
This section describes CC-Link IE Field Network configurations.
The master/local module operates as the following station in CC-Link IE Field Network:
• Master station (safety station)
• Local station (safety station)
• Local station (standard station)
5.1.1 Single network system
(1) Overall system configuration
Single network system is a system that consists of a master station and slave stations connected by Ethernet
cables.
(a) Configuring a system using safety stations only
One master station (safety station) and up to 31 local stations (safety stations) can be connected.
Local station
(safety station)
Switching hub
Ethernet cable
(1000BASE-T)
Master station
(safety station)
Up to 31 stations1 station